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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Wakin, Hospitalist in Lakewood, WA?
Dr. Michael Wakin, DO is a Hospitalist, who primarily practices in Lakewood, WA with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Wakin is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wakin’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wakin’s office at (253) 426-6341.
What languages does Dr. Wakin speak?
Dr. Wakin and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Wakin treat?
As a Hospitalist, Dr. Wakin diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Wakin. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Sepsis
- Blood Poisoning
- Septicemia
- Systemic Bacterial Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Urinary Tract Infection
- UTI
- Bladder infection
- Kidney infection
- Urine infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- N390: Urinary tract infection, site not specified
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Pneumonia
- Lung Infection
- Chest Infection
- Pneumonitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- J189: Pneumonia, unspecified organism
Also known as:
- COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- Coronavirus Disease 2019
- SARS-CoV-2 Infection
- Novel Coronavirus
ICD-10 Codes:
- U071: COVID-19
Also known as:
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Afib
- A-fib
- Irregular heart rhythm
ICD-10 Codes:
- I4891: Unspecified atrial fibrillation
Also known as:
- COPD Flare-Up
- COPD
- COPD Exacerbation
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Flare-Up
- Worsening COPD
- COPD Attack
ICD-10 Codes:
- J441: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with (acute) exacerbation
Also known as:
- Worsening Chronic Systolic Heart Failure
- Heart Failure
- Acute Decompensated HFrEF
- Sudden Worsening Heart Failure
- Acute on Chronic Pumping Heart Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- I5023: Acute on chronic systolic (congestive) heart failure
Which procedures does Dr. Wakin perform as a Hospitalist?
As a Hospitalist, procedures performed by a Dr. Michael Wakin may include:
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Wakin's office.
Does Dr. Wakin accept my insurance?
Dr. Wakin accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (253) 426-6341 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Wakin accept in Lakewood, WA?
Dr. Wakin in Lakewood, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Contessa Health
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Express Scripts
Humana
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Molina
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Wakin's office located?
Dr. Michael Wakin's Primary Practice
11315 Bridgeport Way SW
Lakewood, WA 98499
(253) 426-6341
What is Dr. Wakin's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Wakin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477914208.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wakin?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Wakin
What is Dr. Michael Wakin's specialty?
Dr. Wakin is a Hospitalist near Lakewood, WA. Hospitalists are physicians dedicated primarily to the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their roles encompass patient care, education, research, and leadership within the field of Hospital Medicine. The term "hospitalist" specifically refers to physicians who focus on delivering care to patients during their hospital stays. Contact Dr. Wakin to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Michael Wakin affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Wakin is affiliated with St. Joseph Medical Center - Tacoma which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
Where can I learn more about Hospitalist?
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Is Michael Wakin accepting new patients in Lakewood, WA?
Yes, Dr. Michael Wakin is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Michael Wakin offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Wakin's office at (253) 426-6341 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Michael Wakin?
Please contact Dr. Wakin's office at (253) 426-6341 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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